The Oprah Winfrey Show is a
nationally syndicated talk show. Dedicated to helping viewers live
their best lives. Oprah has used her influence to shed light on
such topics as child sex abuse, AIDS in Africa, poverty, and so, so
much more! Oprah also publishes a magazine simply called O. This
is possibly the most important show we can write to because not only
has it been the number one rated daytime show for years, but the
huge audience is also very loyal and attentive to the issues brought
forth by the show.
You can visit the show's
website at:
http://www2.oprah.com/index.jhtml
We have written the following
email to the show and to the magazine to ask them to do a show/story
about Lupus. We encourage all of you to write to them as well. You
can tell them your story, give them Lupus information and stats and
encourage them to cover this important topic. Given the magnitude
of this week's pick we also ask you to ask all of your friends and
family members to do the same.
Here is the show's contact
page:
https://www.oprah.com/plugger/templates/BeOnTheShow.jhtml?action=respond&plugId=B2100004
Here is also the magazine's
contact page:
http://www2.oprah.com/omagazine/omag_wehear.jhtml
Dear Oprah Winfrey Show:
I have to start out by saying
what I am sure everybody says but I think the show and all the "good
work" it has done over the years has been a blessing to the world.
I am writing to you today to let you know about a disease that is
killing thousands of Americans every year and millions more suffer
from while the FDA hasn't approved a new treatment in over 4
decades. That disease is Lupus and we need the attention only you
can give!
Lupus affects an estimated 1.5
million Americans, 90% of them are women. Lupus also affects
African Americans 3 times more than Caucasians. For such a common
and potentially deadly disease it is dreadfully under publicized,
misunderstood and lets just be honest, ignored. This disease is
often disabling and almost always life altering for not only the
patient, but also for their families. It has been over 40 years
since the FDA has approved a new treatment for Lupus. That is
inexcusable when the current treatments can be just as debilitating
as the disease itself.
Almost everybody has heard of
Lupus and even knows somebody who has it, but if you asked them what
it is they wouldn't know, or they would tell you something vague or
just plain false. There are a lot of misconceptions out there.
Your show has a unique ability
to reach people in a way they listen to like no other media outlet
can. We hope you will consider dedicating some time to a disease
that is killing and disabling thousands of people every year! We
will be asking our support network of Lupus patients and their
families to let you know how much this show is needed as well. If
you want to read more about Lupus you can visit my website at
Cure4Lupus.org or the Lupus Foundation of America's website at
Lupus.org.
Kendra Isola
Webmaster@Cure4Lupus.org
